Cranberry Orange Pecan Cream Cheese
This festive Cranberry Orange Pecan Cream Cheese Dip is a perfect blend of tangy cranberries, zesty orange, and crunchy pecans, making it an ideal appetizer for parties and gatherings. Serve it with crackers or fresh fruit for a delicious bite.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 hand mixer or spatula
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 serving dish
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup fresh cranberries chopped
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- zest of 1 orange orange zest
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Use a hand mixer or spatula to blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add the chopped cranberries, chopped pecans, orange zest, orange juice, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together until evenly combined.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish and smooth the top. You can garnish it with additional pecans or a few whole cranberries if desired.
- Chill the dip in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld (optional).
- Serve with your choice of crackers, toasted bread, or fresh fruit.
- Consider preparing this dip a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
You can prepare this dip a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
For added sweetness, feel free to adjust the amount of powdered sugar to taste.
This dip can also be served as a spread on sandwiches or bagels for a unique twist.